Valentine's History

Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we
love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"?
Time to brush up on your Valentine's history!

Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was
an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single
men made better soldiers than those that were married. With this thought in mind he
outlawed marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly,
Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly.
When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's
daughter. Before he was put to death he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her
a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.

Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine,
but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time,
dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentines ranks second only to Christmas in
number of greeting cards sent.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire").
In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek
mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around
wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

in honor – tiszteletére put sy to death – halálra ítél

wondering – csodálkozik found out – rájött
brush up – felfrissít another - másik
priest – pap
imprisoned – börtönbe zárt
served – szolgált
jailor - börtönőr
century – évszázad
emperor – uralkodó sent - küldött
decided – eldöntötte signed – aláírta
single men – nőtlen férfiak still- még
solider- katona used – használva van
married – házas perhaps – talán
thought – gondolat
identity - személyazonosság
mind- agy, elme
outlawed – törvényen kívül helyezte date back - visszanyúlik
in hopes – annak reményében middle ages - középkorba
military base – katonai központ in fact- tulajdonképpen
supposedly – állítólag rank – rangsorol, besorol
decree – határoz goddess – istennő
couple – pár counterpart – megfelelője
secretly – titkosan, titokban god – isten
mischievous – csintalan, pajkos fall in love – szerelembe esni
wounding – megsebesít
arrow – nyíl

Roses are Red

R_________ ________ _________

V_________ ________ _________.

S_________ ________ __________,

And so are you!

red, violets, roses, blue, red, are ,are sweet, is, sugar
 Who was the Roman god of love?

1. Cupid
2.  Teddy
3. Valentine

 Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate....?

1. love and romance

2. patron saints
3. eating chocolate

 Which of these things is not connected with Valentine's Day?

1. setting off fireworks

2. giving gifts
3. sending cards

 Which of these birds is a symbol of Valentine's Day?

1. turkeys
2. robins (vörösbegy)
3. doves (galamb)

 How many cards are sent every year on Valentine's Day?

1. about a million
2. about a thousand
3. about a billion

 Saint Valentine is sometimes known as...?

1. The patron saint of gifts

2. The patron saint of husbands
3. The patron saint of love

Lovers all over the world celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14.
Valentine's Day is named after a Christian saint called Valentine.
St Valentine is sometimes known as the patron saint of love.
On Valentine's Day, it is traditional for lovers to express their feelings for each other by
making romantic gestures.
Many people buy greetings cards to sent to their partners on Valentine's Day.
Around a billion Valentine's Day cards are sent worldwide, every year.
Men often buy chocolates and gifts for their wives or girlfriends on Valentine's Day.
Teddy bears and other soft toys are popular Valentine's Day gifts.
Symbols connected with Valentine's day include hearts, flowers, doves, and Cupid, the
winged Roman god of love.

express – kimutat
feelings – érzések
worldwide - világszerte

The Beatles

Lennon/McCartney

Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.

There's nothing you can ______ that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can _______but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy.
There's ____________ you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can __________ how to be you
in time - It's easy.

All you need is love, all you need is ___________,

All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
Love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love, love.
All you need is love, all you need is love,
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
There's nothing you can __________ that isn't known.
Nothing you can see that isn't shown.
Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.
It's easy.
All you need is love, all you need is love,
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
All _________ need is love (all together now)
All you need is love (everybody)
All you need is love, love, love is all you need.
I feel it in my ____________
I feel it in my toes
The __________that's all around me
And so the feeling grows

It's written on the wind

It's _____________ I go
So if you really love me
Come on and let it show

You __________I love you, I always will

My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no __________
'Cause on my love you can depend

I see your face __________ me

As I lay on my bed
I cannot get to thinking
Of all the things you said

You gave your promise to me and I gave mine to you

I ______________someone beside me in everything I do

You know I love you, I _____________will

My mind's made up by the way that I feel
There's no beginning, there'll be no end
'Cause on my _____________ you can depend
I got to keep it moving

It's written in the wind

Oh everywhere I go
So if you really love me
___________ ____ and let it show
Come on and let it,
Come on and let it
Come on and let it,
Come on and let it _____________